life balance

8.3

Many working mothers battle their guilt every day as they strive to be good parents and have successful careers. The guilt never goes away as we try to balance our ambition without sacrificing quality time with our children. As a single mother myself who raised two young children while climbing the corporate ladder, I know… Read More.

3.29

A recent Catalyst survey of MBA graduates across different industries found that 50% of those surveyed said workplace flexibility was very or extremely important to them. 81 percent said their company offers some form of flexible work. In fact, more than three-quarters of U.S. companies have turned on to the advantages of flex time — which includes… Read More.

10.2

Reva Busby worked in a client facing role at the consulting firm West Monroe Partners for seven years before she took her first maternity leave. She was a road warrior. Ambitious and hard-working, she enjoyed the fast pace and competitive environment and never doubted her ability to become a partner in the firm. Busby took… Read More.

9.4

I was a single mother with two young children when I started my career. Newly divorced, I had no choice but to find a good paying job in order to survive financially. The sacrifices I made to build a career were many and I struggled every day with my desire to be the best parent… Read More.